A creative arts student from South Shields has secured a place at a prestigious drama school.

Amy Wright has secured a spot to study performance design at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, which is renowned for producing some of the industry’s top creative talent.

The 18-year-old, from South Shields achieved two Bs and a C in A Level theatre studies, dance and design and technology at Dame Allan’s Sixth Form, in Newcastle.

Amy, who has been performing since the age of 11, trained with Stagecoach Newcastle and Italia Conti Associates, achieved LAMDA Grades 1–8, and gained experience across singing, acting, ballet, jazz and musical theatre.

In April, she made her West End debut at the Shaftesbury Theatre, opening the show with a solo performance.

Amy Wright, from South Shields, has secured a place at a prestigious drama school following her A Level results. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — Amy Wright, from South Shields, has secured a place at a prestigious drama school following her A Level results. | Other 3rd Party

During her time at Dame Allan’s, Amy was a key member of the Vizavis dance company and regularly took part in school productions, performing at venues including the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and The Alnwick Garden.

Musical theatre even inspired her A Level DT coursework as she designed a bespoke jewellery collection that was inspired by Starlight Express.

After receiving her A Level results, Amy said: “It’s always been my dream to live and work in London, and I’m proud of myself for getting there.

“Theatre studies was my favourite subject because it allowed me to explore different characters and ways of thinking – not just as an actor, but as a director and designer too.

“In DT, I learned how to communicate my ideas through sketches and models, and in dance I had the freedom to create and perform my own work.

“The balance of those subjects pushed me, but I wouldn’t have changed it for anything.”

Reflecting on her time at Dame Allan’s, Amy added: “Some of the best moments of my life happened here – rehearsing after school, performing with friends or staying late in the DT workshop with the team.

“This school helped shape who I am and gave me the confidence to dream big. I’ll carry that with me to London and beyond.”

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Outside of school, Amy expanded her theatre experience through the Young Directors programme at Northern Stage and a summer school at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal, where she helped devise and stage a musical in just one week.

Looking ahead to her future studies, Amy hopes to design sets for West End productions and branch into film and television.

Will Scott, Principal at Dame Allan’s Schools, has praised Amy’s creativity and hard work to secure a place at the prestigious drama school.

He said: “Amy has flourished across performance, design and academic study – a true example of what’s possible when talent is matched with hard work and focus.

“She’s embraced every creative opportunity available to her at Dame Allan’s, and I’m confident she’ll thrive in the professional world she’s worked so passionately towards.”

You can find out more about Dame Allan’s Schools at: https://www.dameallans.co.uk/.